THORNWOOD EL

twe.springbranchis.com

408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thornwood Elementary, located in the Ashford area of Houston, is a vibrant campus within the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, serving a diverse student population with a focus on academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the SBISD community, Thornwood benefits from the district’s "Every Child" vision, which emphasizes personalized learning and the goal of preparing students to be successful, lifelong learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and fostering a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and students. Beyond the core curriculum, Thornwood works to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and excellence. By utilizing the resources and academic framework of the Spring Branch district, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is challenged and supported in meeting their full potential.

408

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THORNWOOD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	209
Black	122
Asian	12
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Hispanic
209 (51.2 %)
Black
122 (29.9 %)
White
40 (9.8 %)
Two or More
23 (5.6 %)
Asian
12 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SPRING BRANCH ISD
Phone:	(713)251-7300
Website:	http://twe.springbranchis.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THORNWOOD EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THORNWOOD EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	48.8%
Male	209	51.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th